Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the relationship between sodium intake and blood pressure. They address the common arguments against reducing sodium intake, the impact seen in the research, the mechanisms with how it may influence blood pressure and more. 

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:32) - Do You Need to Worry About Sodium if You’re Fit, Active, and Don’t Have High Blood Pressure?

(3:20) - Sodium Mediated Hypertension

(4:31) - Consequences of Low Sodium

(5:14) - The Research & Mechanisms

(8:57) - How Much Does the Consistency / Inconsistency Matter With Sodium Intake?

(9:46) - Summary

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the reasons why people may not be losing weight on a low-calorie diet and what to do about it.

(0:00) - Introduction on Calories In vs Calories Out

(2:13) - Underreporting

(6:59) - Inconsistent Intake

(7:42) - Not Tracking

(11:34) - Lack of Patience

(13:56) - Very Low-Calorie Diets & Starvation Mode

(16:05) - The Impact of Medical Conditions

(20:15) - Metabolic Adaptation

(24:49) - Summary & Practical Advice

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation. They cover a range of topics and provide insights from research and their own professional experience to address these.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:45) - Does Caffeine Dehydrate You?

(2:00) - Does Caffeine Decrease Body Weight and Fat Mass?

(7:30) - Does Habitual Caffeine Consumption Influence the Performance Response to Acute Caffeine Supplementation?

(9:07) - Does Caffeine Cause Heart Problems?

(10:24) - Should Pregnant Women Avoid Caffeine?

(12:18) - Do You Ned to Wait 90 Minutes Before Consuming Caffeine to Avoid an Afternoon Crash?

(15:01) - Outro

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, debunk 10 nutrition myths in a rapid-fire fashion.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:21) - Creatine & Hair Loss

(1:08) - Insulin & Fat Loss

(2:36) - Protein & Kidney Health

(5:24) - You Need to Avoid Eggs if You Have High Cholesterol

(7:14) - You Can’t Grow as Much Muscle With Plant Based Protein

(10:09) - Low Fat Dairy Is Worse for You Because It's Replaced by Sugar

(11:48) - Eat More Fat to Lose More Fat

(13:49) - You Can Test for Food Intolerances With an IgG Blood Test

(15:49) - Should You Count Collagen as Part of Your Total Protein Intake?

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

This bonus episode is another feature on the new podcast ‘Insights with Ideal Nutrition’ hosted by Hanah Mills. 

Hanah Interviews Sports Dietitian, Leah Higl, on nutrition considerations for gaining muscle on a plant-based diet.

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:27) - 5 Most Important Factors for Building Muscle

(4:32) - How These Differ on a Plant Based Diet

(7:30) - Optimising Protein & Label Reading Guidelines & How to Optimise Protein

(10:23) - Protein Priorities for Muscle Growth

(17:05) - Leucine

(19:47) - Leahs Recommendations for Plant Based Products

(25:08) - How to Reach Higher Calorie Targets

(28:34) - Nutrients of Consideration

(30:30) - Recommended Supplements

(33:38) - Final Notes on Building Muscle as a Vegan

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the differences between extra virgin olive oil and regular olive oil including their unique processing methods, health impacts, and antioxidant profiles. 

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:13) - Processing Differences

(2:14) - Polyphenols & Antioxidants

(3:09) - Can You Cook With Them?

(7:16) -  Summary

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitians Aidan Muir and Leah Higl delve into how caffeine influences sleep, examining the latest research and exploring variations in effects due to different sources and genetic factors.

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:04) - Overview of the Research

(1:59) - Variables That Influence Results

(4:03) - When to Limit Caffeine

(6:29) - Interpreting the Research

(8:33) - Summary

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, discuss the impact of meal timing on fat loss. They explore both the theoretical and practical aspects involved and provide their overall recommendations.

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:05) - Insulin

(2:06) - Breakfast vs No Breakfast

(5:58) - Differences in the Thermic Effect of Food Across the Day

(7:41) - Small Frequent Meals & Metabolism

(9:19) - Intermittent Fasting

(11:48) - Protein Distribution & It’s Impact on Muscle vs Fat Ratio

(13:58) - Outcomes of Different Meal Timing

(16:02) - Downsides of Large Eating Windows

(17:21) - Why Does the Research Look So Mixed?

(20:43) - Summary

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir and Leah Higl discuss and answer the listener's most common questions. 

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:41) - Is There Any Difference in Effect for Carb Loading an Athlete With Insulin Resistant PCOS?

(2:41) - Is Eating High Volumes of Soy or Tofu Bad for You?

(5:59) - Did Either of You Have Any Weird Nutritional Habits When Starting Out?

(11:52) - What Are Common Mistakes You See People Making When Trying to Eat Healthier?

(15:21) - Do You Recommend Magnesium Before Bed to Help With Sleep?

(19:05) - How Do You Increase Testosterone Naturally in Men?

(22:10) - Does Eating Breakfast Help With Weight Loss?

(25:23) - Outro

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir discuss whether having antioxidants around training can have a negative impact on performance and adaptations. 

While antioxidants are generally considered beneficial for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, there are theoretical reasons why they could have downsides for training adaptations. They explore the current research on this topic, as well as the known benefits. 

(0:00) - Introduction

(2:54) - Delayed Onset Mucle Soreness (DOMS)

(4:28) - Endurance Benefits

(6:30) - Do Antioxidants Blunt Endurance Training Adaptations?

(9:48) Antioxidants & Hypertrophy

(16:11) - Our Thoughts

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en

Our dietitians 👇

Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health